arrest
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In an interview with police after her arrest in 2024, Lady Donaldson said they were both fully clothed, but described it as an "unexplained situation".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
A cardiac arrest, which is different from a heart attack, can happen for a number of different reasons.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Sheinbaum’s government has said the evidence supporting Rocha’s arrest and extradition is insufficient.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Customs and Border Protection agents as he attempted to board an international flight last October, apparently unaware there was a warrant out for his arrest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
“If anybody asks, you might tell them that this arrest was made possible, in part, thanks to the fine public education offered at Riverview Middle School.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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